Casino Sunland Park El Paso Tx
The Hotel at Sunland Park Casino, an Ascend Hotel Collection® Member is a new hotel in the West El Paso area, helping you focus on the destination in a new way and offering upscale accommodations off Interstate 10 (Exit 13) at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Our Sunland Park boutique hotel is a unique reflection of the local community, where. Hampton Inn & Suites Albuquerque-Coors Road Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi The Hotel at Sunland Park Casino El Paso, Ascend Hotel Collection La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa Baymont by Wyndham Albuquerque Airport Hotel Parq Central Fort Marcy Hotel Suites by All Seasons Resort Lodging Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort Ohkay Casino Resort Hotel. Fulton Family Foundation was endowed by the long-time owner of Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, the late Stanley E. The gift will go to the All Together NM Fund, which will oversee the distribution of the gift to local charities and food banks in the areas hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis. 84 Sunland Park jobs available in El Paso, TX on Indeed.com. Apply to Customer Service Representative, Twin Peaks Girl, Automotive Detailer and more! About Sunland Park Race Track and Casino. Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino opened its doors in 1959 as just a racetrack. In the 90’s, horse racing around the nation was a declining industry, so New Mexico designed legislation allowing racetracks to incorporate slot machines into their business as an effort to save New Mexico horse racing.
| Location | Sunland Park, New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Owned by | Stanley E. Fulton |
| Date opened | 1959 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred and quarter horse |
| [[1] Official website] | |
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino is a racino located in Sunland Park, New Mexico, a suburb of El Paso, Texas.
Opened in 1959 as a Thoroughbred racing track, Sunland Park was the only legalized gambling venue in the region for many years. In 1999, at a time when horse racing was experiencing a decline as casinos and lotteries became commonplace, New Mexico legislators allowed slot machines at the track. Now with over 700 machines in play, racing at Sunland has benefited greatly, with purses increasing from a $35,000 daily average in the early 1990s to nearly a quarter million per day today.[1]
Sunland Park was the track where jockeysJerry Bailey, Pat Valenzuela, and Cash Asmussen got their starts. Bill Shoemaker, who hails from the area, also rode at Sunland.[1]
The casino, open 112 hours a week, also offers many electronic table games including roulette, blackjack and Texas Hold 'Em.[2]
Racing[edit]
The 2018 racing season, which features both Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses, runs from December 28 through May 5. Live racing is traditionally offered four days each week on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Year-round Simulcast wagering is also available on racetracks across the country.
Thoroughbreds[edit]
The live racing season is highlighted by the Sunland Derby, run at 1⅛ miles for three-year-olds in late March of each year. The race was granted a Grade 3 status for the 2010 running and now is an important preparatory race for the Kentucky Derby. The race is now included in the Road to the Kentucky Derby; awarding 50 points to the winner, 20 to second, 10 to third, and 5 to forth. The 50 points awarded the winner effectively guarantees entrance into the Kentucky Derby.
Other notable races include the $200,000 Sunland Park Oaks, 1-1/16 miles Kentucky Oaks prep for fillies; the $100,000 Harry W. Henson Handicap for fillies and mares at one mile; the $100,000 Riley Allison Derby, 6½ furlongs for three-year-olds; the $100,000 Mine That Bird Derby, 1 1/16-mile prep for the Sunland Derby; and the $150,000 Sunland Park Handicap for three-year-olds and up at 1⅛ miles.
Graded events[edit]
The following Graded events were held at Sunland Park in 2019.
Grade III
Quarterhorses[edit]
Sunlands top quarter horse race is the $350,000 Grade 1 Championship at Sunland Park, run late each December at 440 yards.[3] The $140,000 added New Mexican Spring Futurity at 300 yards is run in April.[4]
Gallery[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ abSunland-Park.com: Racing history
- ^Sunland-Park.com: About Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
- ^Rampellini, Mary (July 19, 2007). 'WinStar Derby once again meet highlight'. NTRA.com/Daily Racing Form. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007.
- ^'Sunland Park meet starts Dec. 12'. El Paso Times. July 29, 2007.
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The Great American Riot invites you on November 9th, 2019 to attend our 8th annual and by far our largest event ever! Be a part of our two –day Kustom Kulture Festival. The Great American Riot is a Southwest festival with plenty of El Paso, Cd. Juarez Chihuahua MX, and New Mexico influences. This annual event has grown significantly due to the amazing bands, performers, car show entries and the various activities offered throughout the event. Because of our significant growth and popularity we have moved our annual event to the Sunland Park Race Track & Casino. This event is a family friendly event. Children 12 and under, enter free of charge.
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The 2019 Great American Riot: November 9th, 2019!
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The Great American Riot invites you on November 9th 2019 to attend our 8th annual and by far our largest event ever! Be a part of our Kustom Kulture Festival. The Great American Riot is a Southwest Rockabilly festival with plenty of El Paso, Cd. Juarez Chihuahua MX, and New Mexico influences. This annual event has grown significantly due to the amazing bands, performers, car show entries and the various activities offered throughout the event. Because of our significant growth and popularity we have moved our annual event to Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. This event is a family friendly event. Children 12 and under, enter free of charge.
The Riot will be a heck of a good time for the entire family – with a Kustom Car and Motorcycle Show, a Classic Pin-Up Contest, Vendors, Food Trucks, and Adult Beverages. For our 8th annual event we have added attractions such as the Lucky 13 Gaming Area Presented by Dave and Busters, pin up pageant, live bands, Kustom Car show, local vendors, and a car parts swap.
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